Solution-Focused Brief Therapy Overview

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) examines the philosophical foundation of social constructivism, successful termination criteria in goal negotiations and the SFBT approach of interviewing for solutions.

This noncredit online course is for therapists from all over the world, including practitioners from the U.S., Australia, Europe, Asia and South Africa. A true community of professionals has been established to learn, discuss and practice the current theories and strategies of SFBT.

Instructor

Teri Pichot began her career as a psychotherapist over 20 years ago. Teri has worked extensively with individuals, couples, and families distressed by many issues including chronic mental illness, substance misuse, and domestic violence. Teri received her Masters degree in ... read more

Benefits and Learning Outcomes

Describe the theoretical differences between problem-solving and solution-building treatment models

Identify the solution-building conversations when listening in, or observe a session

Plan and carry out a “solution-building conversation” with clients

Notes

Access to Course Site
You will receive an email approximately one week prior to the start date of the class with instructions on setting up your username and password and how to access the online course site.

Course Requirements
This is an instructor-facilitated, online asynchronous course. You are required to have routine access to a computer with Internet (we highly recommend a high speed connection such as DSL or cable modem). You are also required to have a recent version of Microsoft Office Suite or comparable program to include Microsoft Word (word processing), Excel (spreadsheets), and PowerPoint (presentations) in order to both view and create documents needed to participate in this course.

Expectations
Each week you will be given readings and assignments to complete. Each week you will be expected to log in and complete assignments within the deadlines given in order to be awarded CEUs and the certificate of completion. However, within the deadline you will be able to complete the readings and assignments at your leisure.

Completion
Certificates of Completion will be mailed within two weeks after the last day of class.